Volocopter VoloDrone

Quick Summary
Sharing strong synergies with the existing Volocopter platform, the VoloDrone presents an unmanned, fully electric utility drone, capable of carrying heavy payloads. The VoloDrone has been designed and engineered to serve challenging missions across diverse industries, adding the third dimension to sustainable transport.
Stage of Development
Preliminary Design
Technical Details
Our Take on VoloDrone
References
Aircraft Type: wingless eVTOL
Powerplant: All-electric (Li-ion battery packs)
Range: 40 km / 25 miles
Top Speed: 110km/h / 68mph
Propeller Configuration: 18 lift/thrust rotors
Passenger/Payload Capacity: 200 kg / 440 lbs
Autonomy Level: Remotely-piloted or programmed for preset routes
Dimensions: 30 ft diameter x 7.5 ft tall
Additional Information
General
Type: Unmanned multicopter
Aspired Certification: EASA CS UAS
Performance
Take-off mass (MTOM): 800 kg
Equipment: Box, sling, sprayer, spreader, customised gear
Cruise speed (Vc): 80 km/h
Structures
Materials used: Composite, aluminium, 3D printed nylon
Powertrain
Battery system: Exchangeable rechargeable battery packs
Battery swapping time: < 5 min
Engine type: Brushless DC electric motor (BLDC)
Number of motors: 18